Event Information
Course Description
The JB Blastoff begins at 10:30 a.m. starting and finishing at John Brewer's Tavern, 39 Main Street in Waltham. The course is a fast, fairly flat 3.1 miles (5K). This years event, some of the proceeds will benefiting Cancer Research. I am running the Boston Marathon in memory of Joseph Basile (my dad) who passed away from a Glioblastoma brain tumor in 2005. Prizes to top male/female finishers plus various age categories. Runners and walkers welcome, and for safety purposes, no skateboards, roller blades/skates, bicycles, or animals can be taken on the course. Chip timing provided by RaceWire. We're again proud to be part of the Waltham community which encourages participation in all Waltham races and tracks runners, walkers and volunteers for prizes. Party and refreshments post-race at John Brewer's. Runners and walkers welcome -- tell your friends and bring the kids!
REGISTION IS CLOSED BUT I STILL WANT TO REGISTER? HERE IS HOW
Registration will be available at John Brewer's, 39 Main Street Waltham, Saturday April 7th, from 2-4 p.m. and race day from 9-10:15 a.m. Additional $5 charge for Saturday/Sunday registrations.
Number Pick-up/Registration/Parking
Number pick up and registration will be available at John Brewer's, 39 Main Street Waltham, Saturday April 8th, from 2-4 p.m. and race day from 9-10:15 a.m. There will be an additional $5 charge for Saturday/Sunday registrations.
Parking is limited -- Please respect Walgreen's customers and only park in the JB Blastoff designated parking areas located at Watertown Savings Bank and The Gore Estate (and many thanks to both organizations for their generous support!).
The Mission
This years mission for the JB Blastoff 5k Run/Walk is to benefit cancer research and raise funds to fight all types of cancer. I will be running the Boston Marathon this year in memory of Joseph Basile (my dad), family and friends who have passed, battled and won or are now fighting cancer. I am honored to be running and to be able to raise money for such a great cause. Please spread the word.
Awards
Top Female/Male Over
u-10
11-15
16-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
All top F/M win awards
All top 3 in each category F/M win medals